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November/December 2015 • Vol. 33 No. 5
PAGE 20 Tennessee Public Works Magazine
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5 The Past Year and the Future 18 APWA Congress: “We Make It Happen”
TCAPWA President Ken Donaldson reviews the past year of The 2015 APWA Congress in Phoenix was a huge success with
accomplishments and encourages Public Works employees to retool informative technical sessions, an excellent equipment expo, and
to stay current or ahead of the curve. great speakers, such as Dan McNichols and Diana Nyad.
6 Compost vs. Landfill Waste 20 TCAPWA Events and Highlights
Americans throw away a total of 30 to 40 percent of the food supply Upper East Branch Meets in Sevierville
each year. Four trailblazers lead by example showcasing how Middle Branch Meets in Nashville
composting can be part of the solution. Lower East Branch Meets in Chattanooga
Young Professionals Lead by Example
8 Free Compost Gives Local Gardens
a Seasonal Boost 22 Behind the Scenes of CSX Train Fire
The Collierville Public Services Department is offering aged-leaves- In Maryville, no first response has ever compared to the July 1 CXS
turned-humus, also known as compost, to any resident with a truck train derailment and fire. The crew was barely finished with the road
bed or pail. barricades for one evacuation area before the area expanded, and
the barricades had to be moved.
10 Wood Recycling Center Diverts Waste
25 APWA Emerging Leaders Academy –
Chattanooga has collected tens of thousands of tons of wood debris Leadership Development Training
through the efficient use of its fleet and operational workforce while
enabling the brush and leaves to be recycled into a cost effective Britt Elmore, Civil Engineer for the City of Chattanooga, was one
and useful product. of 16 people chosen nationwide for the APWA Emerging Leaders
Academy, a year-long program for professionals in public works.
12 Medications Kept Out of Water Supply
26 Public Works Advocacy
Knoxville collected 896 lbs. of unwanted medication over a single
weekend event, bringing the total collected to over 8 tons since APWA Council of Chapters Advocacy Committee member Calvin
2008. Clifton defines opportunities for Public Works professionals to
educate customers, community and elected officials about the
14 Managing the Human Element to Maintain Safety integral role of ensuring comfortable, livable communities.
in Solid Waste Processing
DEPARTMENTS
Safety is a major priority for managing the volume of incoming waste
with multiple large machines, often working rapid cycles in limited 29 Authors in this Issue
spaces.
30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
16 Volunteers Extend Public Works Departments
Cover: top photo, Wood Recycling Center Diverts Waste, Chattanooga;
When it comes to litter control and solid waste cleanup efforts, the bottom left photo, Behind the Scenes of CSX Train Fire, Maryville/Alcoa;
tasks on the horizon often seem impossible to accomplish with and bottom right, Compost vs. Landfill Waste, Sevier County.
limited resources and personnel.
© 2015 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. TPW is provided FREE OF CHARGE to TCAPWA members and select
others. Contact us at (865) 288-0815 or info@tnpublicworks.com if you have been contacted by anyone regarding subscriptions. Ad rate sheet available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com.
ISSN 0893-5380. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TN Public Works Magazine.
PAGE 20 Tennessee Public Works Magazine
Online at tnpublicworks.com
5 The Past Year and the Future 18 APWA Congress: “We Make It Happen”
TCAPWA President Ken Donaldson reviews the past year of The 2015 APWA Congress in Phoenix was a huge success with
accomplishments and encourages Public Works employees to retool informative technical sessions, an excellent equipment expo, and
to stay current or ahead of the curve. great speakers, such as Dan McNichols and Diana Nyad.
6 Compost vs. Landfill Waste 20 TCAPWA Events and Highlights
Americans throw away a total of 30 to 40 percent of the food supply Upper East Branch Meets in Sevierville
each year. Four trailblazers lead by example showcasing how Middle Branch Meets in Nashville
composting can be part of the solution. Lower East Branch Meets in Chattanooga
Young Professionals Lead by Example
8 Free Compost Gives Local Gardens
a Seasonal Boost 22 Behind the Scenes of CSX Train Fire
The Collierville Public Services Department is offering aged-leaves- In Maryville, no first response has ever compared to the July 1 CXS
turned-humus, also known as compost, to any resident with a truck train derailment and fire. The crew was barely finished with the road
bed or pail. barricades for one evacuation area before the area expanded, and
the barricades had to be moved.
10 Wood Recycling Center Diverts Waste
25 APWA Emerging Leaders Academy –
Chattanooga has collected tens of thousands of tons of wood debris Leadership Development Training
through the efficient use of its fleet and operational workforce while
enabling the brush and leaves to be recycled into a cost effective Britt Elmore, Civil Engineer for the City of Chattanooga, was one
and useful product. of 16 people chosen nationwide for the APWA Emerging Leaders
Academy, a year-long program for professionals in public works.
12 Medications Kept Out of Water Supply
26 Public Works Advocacy
Knoxville collected 896 lbs. of unwanted medication over a single
weekend event, bringing the total collected to over 8 tons since APWA Council of Chapters Advocacy Committee member Calvin
2008. Clifton defines opportunities for Public Works professionals to
educate customers, community and elected officials about the
14 Managing the Human Element to Maintain Safety integral role of ensuring comfortable, livable communities.
in Solid Waste Processing
DEPARTMENTS
Safety is a major priority for managing the volume of incoming waste
with multiple large machines, often working rapid cycles in limited 29 Authors in this Issue
spaces.
30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
16 Volunteers Extend Public Works Departments
Cover: top photo, Wood Recycling Center Diverts Waste, Chattanooga;
When it comes to litter control and solid waste cleanup efforts, the bottom left photo, Behind the Scenes of CSX Train Fire, Maryville/Alcoa;
tasks on the horizon often seem impossible to accomplish with and bottom right, Compost vs. Landfill Waste, Sevier County.
limited resources and personnel.
© 2015 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. TPW is provided FREE OF CHARGE to TCAPWA members and select
others. Contact us at (865) 288-0815 or info@tnpublicworks.com if you have been contacted by anyone regarding subscriptions. Ad rate sheet available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com.
ISSN 0893-5380. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TN Public Works Magazine.
